Solanum Xanthocarpum-A Critical Approach to the Lesser Known Aspects of the Herb

Abhishek Konar¹ , Reshmi Chatterjee²

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.9 , Issue.5 , pp.52-56, Oct-2022

Online published on Oct 31, 2022

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Abstract :
Plant plays important role of medicinal source and food source for animal. The value of plants as a food and medicine has been studied in different parts of the world. About 80% of people on the planet still rely on and use Ayurveda today. Ayurvedic medicinal plants have great value in this aspect. Solanum xanthocarpum (SX) is widespread herbaceous weed distributed throughout India. SX is in danger of extinction and its supply is limited. Phytochemical production and biosynthesis can be stimulated using plant in vitro culture and elicitation. This Plant biodiversity is the large source of medicine, food. In Ayurvedic pharmaceutical Solanum xanthocarpum is an important herb for medicinal source. The Solanum xanthocarpum plant is a source of many phytochemical compounds that are useful against human pathogens, according to a number of analytical reports. Its plant parts have, antidiabetic, anti-oxidant, antifungal, anti-abiotic, antibacterial, anti-hypertensive, antiemetic, hypolipidemic, antivenom, anticancer. Fruits with a reddish-brown color are utilized for food.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Traditional Medicinal Plants, West Bengal, Tribal Community, Ethnobotany, SX, Solanum xanthocarpum.

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